After several weeks of travel, many of you might be playing catch-up. Don’t worry! We have all the latest headlines, highlights, and education from around the decorated apparel industry. Here’s what’s going on in the news this week:

• Next Level Apparel is moving ahead of schedule with its 100% U.S.-grown cotton requirement
• The submission period for the PRINTING United Alliance Student Scholarship is open — is your school a member?
• Find out what apparel trends and decorating equipment are leading the charge for 2023
• Gildan unveiled new positioning and marketing campaigns for the Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors brands
• Check out the new DTF printer from Roland DGA
• HanesBrands lays off undisclosed number of employees

If you aren’t paying attention to the world of retail fashion, now is the time to start. Here are a few headlines of note:

• Union LA is once again partnering with Jordan Brand for an ‘80s Black and Latino-inspired collection
• What does H&M’s recent metaverse apparel collaboration mean for the decorated apparel industry?

Video Education: Print Girl Mafia

Hear a few members of Print Girl Mafia discuss how they came together to create a community that’s welcoming, inclusive, and educational, a community that’s built to connect female apparel decorators to the support they need.